A outstanding voluntary controlled school school in Birmingham. Explore Ofsted ratings, admissions information, and performance data for St Matthew's CofE Primary School.
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Source: Ofsted inspection outcomes. Grades: Outstanding, Good, Requires Improvement, Inadequate.
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Official government statistics
| Year | Mat Average | Read Average |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 107.0 | 107.0 |
| 2023 | 104.0 | 104.0 |
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Derived insights and analysis
Improving trend (+3.0 per year)
Up 3.0% over 3 years
Information extracted from the school's own website
"You are the light of the world"
St Matthew's is a voluntary controlled Church of England School with close links with the Diocese of Birmingham and St. Matthew's Church. The Christian Calendar is important in the school. The school also acknowledges and considers other faiths and values equality.
Headteacher Sonia Thompson describes the school as having an ethic of excellence, aiming for all children to flourish and be happy, with high attainment, strong Christian values, and active engagement in research-informed practice and sharing with other schools.
Pupil Premium is used to address inequalities by ensuring funding reaches eligible pupils; documents include Pupil Premium Strategy Statements and related materials; PE and Sports Premium information is provided, and the Birmingham Local Offer is referenced.
Type: Voluntary Controlled; Age Range: 4 - 11; Published Admission Number: 30; Admissions are via Birmingham City Council; Closing date for 2026-27 applications: 15 January 2026; Oversubscription order: Looked after children, siblings, regular church attendees, then nearest distance.
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